Volvo Penta 3.0 GS, Operator'S Manual

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Our core values: Quality, Safety, Environmental Care .............................................................................................. 9
Factors that affect engine performance .................................................................................................................. 10
Power ratings ................................................................................................................................................... 10
How load conditions affect the speed of a planing hull ..................................................................................... 10
“Wagon-back” effect ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Your new boat ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Boater’s responsibilities ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Planning your trip ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Safety equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Basic safety rules of boating ............................................................................................................................ 11
SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Identification numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Owner’s identification card ............................................................................................................................... 17
Product references, illustrations, and specifications ............................................................................................... 17
Volvo Action Service (VAS) ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Doing your own maintenance and repairs .............................................................................................................. 18
Parts and accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Volvo Penta dealer network .................................................................................................................................... 18
Warranty information .............................................................................................................................................. 18
2 PLUS 4™ Extended Protection ........................................................................................................................... 19
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Anodes (“sacrificial”) .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Audible alarm ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
Engine systems ...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Cooling system ................................................................................................................................................ 32
Fuel system ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
Exhaust system ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Electrical system .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Lubrication system ........................................................................................................................................... 33
Steering system ............................................................................................................................................... 33
Drive components .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Emergency stop switch .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Engine protection mode (EFI systems) .................................................................................................................. 34
Instruments ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Engine instruments .......................................................................................................................................... 34
Trim instruments .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Trim/tilt motor protection .................................................................................................................................. 36
Impact protection ............................................................................................................................................. 36
Power trim/tilt ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Propellers ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
Drive unit, rotation, and propellers ................................................................................................................... 38
Trim controls .................................................................................................................................................... 40
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